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It’s only right to penalise foreign-registered vehicle drivers as well


PETALING JAYA: The plan to impose higher fines for the illegal sale of RON95 to foreign registered vehicles should be a “two-way street”, says the body concerned.

Reacting to the proposal for heftier penalties, the Petroleum Dealers Association of Malaysia said placing the burden on local dealers alone is unfair, adding that foreigners who abuse the government’s subsidies should also be penalised.

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